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Jane McElwain 1776–1787

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane McElwain in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1776 · Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Died 7 Jan 1787 · Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Capt Timothy Mcelwain
Mother Jane Brown
Siblings Alexander Mcelwain, Anne Mcelwain, Betsey Mcelwain, David Mcelwain, George Washington Mcelwain, James Mcelwain, Jeanette Mcelwain, Jonathan Mcelwain, Lana Luna Mcelwain, Sarah Mcelwain, Timothy Mcelwain

Researchers connected through Jane McElwain 1776–1787

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jane McElwain was born in 1776 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, the child of capt timothy mcelwain and jane brown. Jane McElwain passed away in 1787 in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1776
Birth of Jane McElwain in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Jane McElwain in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane McElwain

This ancestor line traces from England, UK (1500) to Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1776) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane McElwain (1776–1787) was born in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jane McElwain's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane McElwain PTP
1776–1787
Middlefield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jane McElwain's Descendants

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Jane McElwain PTP 1776–1787